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AU05 VLM

2005 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,361 mi
Last recorded129,361 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 2005 Ford Ranger89,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VLM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 129,361 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 129,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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AU05 VLM is a 2005 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 89,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 VLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 VLM registered?

AU05 VLM is a 2005 Ford Ranger, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AU05 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 VLM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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